Custodial Services - Crew Chief - Custodial

Abilene Zoological Gardens; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Zoological Gardens is seeking a Custodial Supervisor to oversee routine custodial activities and staff under the Division Manager and Lead Supervisor. You will lead custodians, ensure safety, cleanliness, and efficient operations across assigned areas.

Responsibilities include coverage during absences, inspecting work, and providing feedback to custodial services leadership. Must be able to travel among sites and pass background checks as required by city policies.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of custodial staff.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and cleaning techniques.
• Ability to communicate instructions clearly and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custodial staff, maintaining safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Ensure coverage during vacations, holidays or illness.
• Maintain custodial services in the absence of custodial manager/supervisor.
• Inspect work areas and address complaints.
• Lead and participate in daily crew duties and assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Custodial equipment operation

Job description

General Description

Under the supervision of the Division Manager and Lead Supervisor to help oversee and supervise routine custodial activities and staff. This position is responsible for the leadership and work duties of custodians in their assigned work areas.

General Description

Under the supervision of the Division Manager and Lead Supervisor to help oversee and supervise routine custodial activities and staff. This position is responsible for the leadership and work duties of custodians in their assigned work areas.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises supervision over lower-level staff within their area of responsibility.

Important And Essential Duties

• Oversee custodial staff, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Ensure coverage during vacation, holidays, or illness.
• Responsible for the division custodial services in the absence of custodial manager and supervisor.
• Assist in feedback from custodial staff and provide recommendations to the custodial services supervisor.
• Routinely inspect all custodial work areas and address any complaints and concerns.
• Conduct and manage safety measures.
• Conduct and oversee daily crew duties.
• Lead and participate in work assignments.
• Drives a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct business on behalf of the City.

Other Job-related Duties

• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Of

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Safety practice and procedures.
• Proper use and maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies.
• Cleaning techniques for various surfaces and environments.
• The buildings assigned to them.

Skill To

• Operate all custodial equipment including vacuum cleaner, carpet machine and buffer.
• Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external customers in all circumstances and potentially stressful situations.
• Operate office equipment, including the postage machine and basic computer programs.
• Effectively communicate instructions and information both verbally and in writing.

Ability To

• Identify issues and recommend improvements for custodial operations and facility maintenance.
• Adapt to changing environments and demands.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience And Training Guidelines

Experience

• Experience in custodial work is preferred.

Education/Training

• A high school diploma or GED is required .

License Or Certificate

• A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required.

Special Requirements

• Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive Federal background check.
• Ability to travel to different job sites.
• With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
• ___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
• ___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
• X Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
• ___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
• ___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes:

The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes For How Often

• N = No
• E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
• M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
• I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code / Task

• E Standing
• I Sitting
• E Walking
• M Lifting
• M Carrying
• M Pushing/Pulling
• I Overhead Work
• I Fine Dexterity
• M Kneeling
• M Crouching
• I Crawling
• M Bending
• M Twisting
• I Climbing
• M Balancing
• M Vision
• M Hearing
• M Talking
• ___ Other: _____________________